Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI)
Trade Association Coalition Announces Q1 Findings from Market Index Survey for Reroofing 2026
A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the third quarter of 2025. The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
Building safer and stronger roof assemblies
By Emma Peterson. How SPRI and DORA help the roofing industry prepare for increasingly extreme weather events. As each year passes, we see the intensity and frequency of storms, fires and other weather events continue to increase. In fact, NASA data released in 2025 found that “Extreme events are becoming ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
The survey is an industrywide effort to collect information about the reroofing market spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking part in the latest Quarterly Market ...
SPRI welcomes new president, Brian Chamberlain
Single-Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) is thrilled to announce Brian Chamberlain as its president for the 2026–2027 term. Chamberlain brings nearly 40 years of experience with Carlisle Construction Materials and a long history of leadership within SPRI. His contributions include supporting technical task forces, helping expand the organization’s educational programs and founding ...
Roofing industry coalition defeats Mississippi attempt to ban low-slope roofing on public buildings
Coalition unites to protect roofing diversity and to defend sound building science. A broad coalition of roofing industry organizations has successfully defeated Mississippi House Bill 1730, legislation that would have imposed a mandatory minimum 3:12 roof slope on all new public buildings constructed in the state. The measure, which passed ...
SPRI mental health task force actively supporting roofing professionals
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. SPRI is helping move the roofing industry toward a safer, healthier and more supportive future for all. The Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) is continuing its commitment to workforce well-being through its active Mental Health Task Force. The objective is clear and urgent: to identify and implement opportunities ...
Community service at the heart of the 2026 SPRI annual meeting
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Roofing professionals assemble nearly 700 snack packs for Tucson-area students. Community service continues to define the culture of the roofing industry and members of the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) demonstrated that commitment during this year’s annual meeting! Held February 13–15, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, this meeting ...
Association collaboration drives success in roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NRCA shares construction outlook at SPRI Winter Meeting. When roofing associations collaborate, meaningful progress follows. That spirit was on full display at the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) Winter Meeting when National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Chairman Alex Hernandez, president of Clark Roofing Co. Inc., delivered a comprehensive ...
Federal policy, workforce and elections take center stage at SPRI Annual Meeting 2026
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NRCA’s Duane Musser outlines tariffs, tax victories, regulatory shifts and political outlook. At the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI), attendees received a comprehensive federal policy update from Duane Musser, vice president of government affairs for the National Roofing Contractors Association. His presentation addressed ...
SPRI Winter Meeting highlights regulatory momentum and technical leadership
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Annual Conference reinforced a clear message: regulatory momentum is not slowing down. Known for its excellent technical support and industry standards, the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) brought together leading single-ply roofing experts at the 2026 SPRI Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona. The meeting served as ...
